Ranger - Reserves

Phillip Island Nature Park; Cowes; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillip Island Nature Parks is seeking a Ranger to plan and deliver on-ground reserve management activities across Milawul, working with Traditional Owners and volunteers to protect environmental and cultural values.

The role involves restoring habitat, maintaining trails, pest control, wildlife monitoring, and participation in fire and emergency response, with duties evolving under the Senior Ranger's guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience using small plant and equipment (brush cutter, chainsaw, chipper) and related maintenance.
• Qualifications or practical experience in environmental management, conservation, or land management.
• Current Working with Children Check, manual Victorian driver’s licence and First Aid Level 2 with CPR are required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging visitors, groups, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team; adaptable with good problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Plan for and deliver on-ground reserve management activities directed by the Senior Ranger.
• Restore habitat, maintain walking trails, pest plant and animal control, wildlife management, flora/fauna monitoring.
• Participate in fire and emergency response when required.
• Review Ranger Reserves position description for detailed duties.
• Collaborate with Traditional Owners, volunteers, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Small plant operation

Communication skills

Autonomy & teamwork

Problem solving

Outdoor work

Rostered weekend work

Education

Working with Children Check

Victorian manual driver’s licence

First Aid Level 2 with CPR

Job description

About the role

The reserves team is collaborative and supportive, taking pride in achieving high-quality conservation outcomes and working closely with Traditional Owners, volunteers, contractors and stakeholders to protect environmental and cultural values. As a Ranger your main focus is to plan for, and deliver, on-ground reserve management activities as directed by the Senior Ranger. Milawul lies within a culturally and environmentally diverse landscape and the rangers tasks will vary, this could be restoring habitat, maintaining walking trails, pest plant and animal control compliance, wildlife management, flora or fauna monitoring surveys or participating in fire and emergency response.

For more detailed information on the position, including key duties and responsibilities please review the Ranger Reserves - Position Description.

About the Company

Phillip Island Nature Parks is a leading conservation and sustainable tourism organisation, dedicated to protecting over 1,980 hectares of reserves, wetlands, and woodlands across Milawul, and recognise that many of these areas hold deep cultural and spiritual significance for Aboriginal people. We take pride in fostering a flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. Join us to be part of a team that shares your passion for conservation.

We're looking for someone with:

• Skills and experience using small plant and equipment (e.g. brush cutter, chainsaw, chipper) and practical skills; coop installation, fence repair, small engine maintenance etc.
• Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent practical experience in environmental management, conservation and land management, biosecurity, parks, natural resource management, or a related field.
• Current Working with Children Check, manual Victorian drivers licence and First Aid Level 2 with CPR are requirements for the role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage effectively with visitors, community groups, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Adaptability, initiative and good problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• The ability to work outdoors, including undertaking rostered weekend work as required.

Desirable (but not essential):

• 4WD qualification and experience, Chainsaw Trim and Cross Cut qualification and experience, General Fire Fighter qualification and experience, Remote Piloted Aircraft (Drone) Licence, Compliance and enforcement experience, including a Certificate IV in Government Investigations, arborist qualification or experience, Marine licence.

Applications close 23 September 2026.